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IIHS FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
G
Structure / Safety Cage
G
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics
G
Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Chest
G
Leg/Foot Left
G
Leg/Foot Right
A
Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.
Restraints / Dummy Kinematics:
Dummy movement well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.
IIHS SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RATINGS
Overall
M
Structure / Safety Cage
A
Head Protection
Driver
G
Passenger
G
Driver Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
P
Pelvis / Leg
A
Passenger Injury Measures
Head / Neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis / Leg
G
2008 BMW 5-Series IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 BMW 5-Series IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 BMW 5-Series IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
2008 BMW 5-Series IIHS Side Impact Crash Test Picture
Beginning with 2008 models built after May 2007, modifications were made to the side tubular head protection airbags to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). Door trim changes were also made beginning with 2008 model year production. The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.
Driver Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis would also be possible.
Passenger Injury Measures:
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
NHTSA CRASH TEST RATINGS
Frontal Impact
Driver's Side:
Passenger Side:
Side Impact
Front Seat:
Rear Seat:
Rollover
2WD:
4WD:
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